Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews held a soft opening at it's location on Franklin Street on Nov. 1, 2019.
Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews had its soft opening last Friday, marking the opening of the newest coffee shop on Franklin Street.
Franklin Street sits at the northern edge of campus and it is the most famous stretch of pavement in Chapel Hill. Many of the businesses on Franklin Street cater to students.
Students often rush Franklin Street after a win against Duke in basketball. Chapel Hill’s Homegrown Halloween event, which at its peak attracted nearly 32,000 college students from across the state, is held on Franklin Street.
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Local arts organizations host a banned books pop-up gallery to observe the history of censored books.
“We just did it because our business on Franklin Street is super high volume and we just know how rough that can be on a staff, and I think the majority of people have never worked in a restaurant and it’s just some of the hardest work you can do.”
Since last July, eleven stores and restaurants in downtown Chapel Hill have closed their doors. Is lack of parking the culprit? Parking in downtown Chapel Hill is an issue that community members and business owners alike have felt. Shops on Franklin Street need parking for their employees, but also for patrons who cannot walk from one place to another. Some businesses even find that passersby go elsewhere where parking is more convenient, thereby driving away local business traffic. A few newer solutions popped up, like Park on the Hill, which attempt to maximize parking availability. But dissatisfaction is still high.
The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro, the Carrboro Business Alliance and Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership created a deals and discounts campaign with Chapel Hill-Carrboro stores to encourage the support of local businesses.
The construction will bring new sidewalks, crosswalks and curb ramps, and is expected to last until the end of September. Carrboro Board of Aldermen member Damon Seils said the construction will improve safety for pedestrians.
Check out everything that opened, closed and reopened while you were away from Chapel Hill.
I want to walk down Franklin Street, drop in on friends who started their business and decided to grow it locally, interact with the work of artists who work in collaborative spaces supported by the University and the Town, and buy from companies that employ my neighbors.
UNC last released a Master Plan in 2006 that saw the creation of the Caudill Laboratories and the Arts Common area, among other developments. The latest version of the Master Plan seeks to transform some elements of Carolina Housing, recreate the look and feel of Porthole Alley, and much more.
Cosmic Cantina has been serving up low-cost, high-quality burritos for 20 years in Chapel Hill. Although a recent UNC plan proposes replacing it and other businesses with a welcoming gateway to campus, changes are years down the road. Part of the UNC Master Plan proposes using an entire section of buildings surrounding Porthole Alley for a number of projects. This plan left students and store owners confused about the future of Cosmic Cantina, a beloved Mexican restaurant on Franklin Street.
The University's Master Plan is heavy on the vision and light on details, here's what to expect.
“To know we can help people in any type of way is what we do this for," The Hemp Store in Chapel Hill has seen success in educating the community and bringing a fairly new product to Orange County.
No one was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Looking for some food? Can't decide from the growing list of restaurants on Franklin Street? Look no further than our guide with the restaurant for your mood or activity:
Whether you're going local or across towns, here's the transportation guide for you, the savvy public transit user.
Alexander Julian is more than just the owner of Julian's on Franklin Street. Read about his legacy in both Chapel Hill and in the world of fashion.
As a recommendation from the Varsity Theatre Task Force, Chapel Hill was advised not to purchase and renovate The Varsity after a meeting on Monday.
